Freshman year was all about going to class, making new friends and learning the ropes of college. But now, you're a sophomore who has been to class, made friends, and got this whole college thing figured out (or, at least you pretend you do). You're a whole year older and oh-so-much wiser. Here are 14 undeniable signs that you've made it:
1. You avoid 8:30 a.m. classes like the plague.
As an innocent freshman, early morning classes didn't seem like a big deal. In high school your day started at 7:45 a.m., so really, you saw this as getting an extra 45 minutes of sleep. 8:30 a.m. is totally doable, right? Wrong. Sophomore, you know better. You aren't going to fall for that trick again.
2. You don't feel guilty about skipping class.
Last year this would have been the most heinous of crimes. But now, even showing up to class at all can be cause for celebration.
3. You take the elevator.
Forget the Freshman 15, it's just a preview of the Sophomore 75. But you decide to take the elevator anyway, because who has time for the stairs?
4. You find yourself getting irrationally annoyed by things that used to excite you.
Senior Visit Day as a freshman: "Yay, old high school friends!"
Senior Visit Day as a sophomore:
5. You've learned to take all the study help you can get.
6. "Tired" is no longer a feeling.
It's just become a permanent part of your personality.
7. You've adopted a realistic philosophy about grades.
The phrase "D for diploma" has become your life motto.
8. You no longer feel the need to dress up for class.
You started out so strong as a freshman, meticulously planning outfits days in advance. But somewhere along the way, you found the land of leggings and sweatshirts, and now there's no going back. Not that you would want to.
9. You not-so-secretly enjoy watching the freshman make rookie mistakes.
You can't help but chuckle every time a youngster forgets he's in college and asks for permission to use the bathroom.
10. But when freshmen unavoidably flock to you for advice, you enjoy the ego boost.
11. Nothing excites you more than the word "free."
Except for maybe the word "cancelled."
12. You still have no idea what you're doing with your life.
The pressure from parents, friends and advisors to pick a major has become all too real. Can you major in stress management? Because that would be real helpful right about now.
13. The amount of time you've spent researching alternate career paths is alarming.
So far, you haven't found any viable solutions. Why can't "Professional Cat Lady" be considered an acceptable career?
14. You just realized that your college career is already half over.
[Jaw drops to the floor.]
This means you only have two more years to get your life together.



































